Which statement expresses a theme rather than a plot summary of a story about a fisherman who loses his boat in a storm?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. human work depends on forces that people cannot control
- Step 1: A theme is a general idea about life. Step 2. Only the statement 'human work depends on forces that people cannot control' makes a general claim; the others report events or technique. Answer: human work depends on uncontrollable forces. Why not the others: The other options describe the plot, the narration and a scene.
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